Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Déjame soñar is a Tango written by Lito Bayardo and composed by Eduardo Scalise.
“Déjame soñar” (Let me dream) by Lito Bayardo, is a poignant expression of loneliness and yearning, wrapped in the melodious structure of a tango. The singer pleads with the tango itself, personifying the music as a comforting presence that can lull him with its “sorrowful sound” and help him sing through his sadness. The repeated plea to “let me dream” speaks to a desire for escape from the harshness of reality, seeking refuge in dreams where lost love and tenderness still linger. This request for respite is vividly portrayed in the song’s call for the music to envelop the singer, providing solace in solitude and a hint of hope in words of encouragement.
The song uses vivid language to enhance its emotive strength. Phrases like “con tus caricias, con tus besos, con tus ojos” symbolize the intimate and personal nature of the dreams he yearns to return to, emphasizing physical touch and connection as central to his memories and hopes. The recurring entreaty, “¡Déjame soñar!”, serves as a poignant refrain, charging the tango with a sense of urgency and desperation. This key phrase encapsulates the core theme of the tango: a plea for the freedom to relive happier times amidst present sorrow and isolation.
Composed and written in 1951 in Argentina, “Déjame soñar” emerged during a period marked by political and social transition, reflected in the introspective and often melancholic nature of the arts during this time. Post-World War II Argentina was characterized by significant changes and uncertainties, and tango music, deeply woven into the cultural fabric of the country, naturally mirrored these sentiments. The longing and solitude voiced in the tango resonate with the collective melancholy of a nation grappling with its identity and future, providing a vocal outlet for individual and communal emotions.
Lito Bayardo, whose real name was Manuel Juan García Ferrari, was an influential Argentine lyricist and composer known for his deep involvement in the tango scene.